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‘Blue wave’ misses rural Minnesota in state, federal races

MILLE LACS/SHERBURNE — Election Day was one to remember this year as millions of voters made their voices heard at the polls. Nationally, a blue wave swept the country as Democratic candidates were elected at an unprecedented rate. Closer to home, voters leaned red and elected a number of Republican candidates into state and federal races. Below is an overview of how the people of Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties voted in local federal and state races. U.S. Representative District 6 In District 6, Republican incumbent Tom Emmer faced-off against democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Doug Chapin for the two-year term. Emmer ended the night with 204,705 votes — or 55.73% — while Chapin received 162,213, or 44.16%. District 6 encompasses Benton, Carver, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties. U.S. Representative District 8 Republican incumbent Pete Stauber went head-to-head with Democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Trina Swanson in District 8. Stauber claimed 53.06% or 190,743 votes, and Swanson took home 168,350 votes — or 46.84%. District 8 encompasses all of northeastern Minnesota, including Mille Lacs County. State Senate District 10 Running for District 10 were Republican incumbent candidate Nathan Wesenberg and Democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Tara Killen. At the end of the night, Wesenberg received the majority vote, re-electing

Mille Lacs County, MN · 1d

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STMA School Board reviews CACR, talks fall enrollment

The St. Michael-Albertville School Board approved a Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan, discussed fall enrollment and heard from Wright Technical Center Director Brian Nutter at a meeting on Nov. 2. Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan The School Board approved the district’s annual Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan. Director of Teaching and Learning Jennifer Kelly said the CACR examines school test scores, graduation rates and makes goals for the next school year. “We've had some unfortunate years where we needed to make some hard decisions, and so that systemically just has an impact on things that happen within our educational system. We've had some real reading challenges,” Kelly said. But one of the goals the district met was increasing the graduation rate. It increased from 94.1% to 97.3% for the class of 2025, which met the CACR’s goal of a 2.8% increase. As for testing, the percentage of students taking the preACT went down from 58% in 2025 to 54.6% in 2026. But the percentage of students who took the ACT increased from 33.9% in 2025 to 48.9% in 2026. Fall enrollment Executive Director of Business Services Kris Crocker said that the current enrollment in STMA Schools was

Albertville, MN · 1d

SC Cloud | St. Cloud Times

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Introducing the 2026 St. Cloud Times All-Area Football Team

ST. CLOUD — As the MSHSL football state tournament gets underway, it is time to highlight the area's best players this season. Six area teams advanced to their sectional championships: Albany, Becker, Royalton, Kimball, Sartell and Foley. Of those six, the Huskies were the lone team to punch their ticket to the state tournament, marking their third trip in the last four years. More: St. Cloud-area runners shine at 2026 MSHSL State Championships More: Albany was down 21 points, then Cohen Habben came in at quarterback St. Cloud All-Area First Team QB: Tristan Kowalkowski, SR, Becker 2026 Stats: 129-of-193 (66.8%), 1,941 yards, 27 TD-5 INT Rushing: 42 carries, 139 yards, 5 TD Team Record: 6-4 More: Meet the future medical professional and D-I recruit leading Becker football More: On his 57th and final homecoming, Dwight Lundeen's 'Dogs rout Tech 57-0 RB: Jonah Ambrosier, SR, Sartell 2026 Stats: 280 carries, 1,596 yards (6.2 YPC), 19 TD Receiving: 2 Rec, 15 yards, 1 TD Team Record: 6-4 RB: Brody Kipka, SR, Foley 2026 Stats: 156 carries, 1,129 yards (7.2 YPC), 20 TD Receiving: 5 Rec, 36 yards Team Record: 7-3 WR: Tarver Schendzielos, SR, Becker 2026 Stats: 50 Rec, 888 yards, 12

St Cloud, MN · 1d

Union-Times

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Wolves swimmers named conference champions

The Milaca Wolves swim and dive team capped off a strong season by capturing the Granite Ridge Conference championship Saturday, Oct. 31, in Becker. The Wolves took first place at the conference meet and are now preparing for section competition, which will also be held in Becker. Swimming preliminaries are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, followed by diving preliminaries Friday, Nov. 13. Section finals will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, beginning at noon. Leading up to the section meet, swimmers and divers celebrated their successful season with themed practices, including pajama day, favorite swimsuit day, crazy sock day and an “anything but a water bottle” day, when athletes brought water in unconventional containers.

Milaca, MN · 1d

Sun ThisWeek

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Football playoffs: Irish, Cougars advance to quarterfinals

Class 6A teams now playing for trips to U.S. Bank Stadium Rosemount defensive coordinator Parc Williams watched with admiration as the Irish offense plowed through St. Michael-Albertville for yet another first down. “I’m loving this,” he said. With good reason. Rosemount’s offense was giving Williams’ defense an extended break, and it was bleeding the clock in the second half as the Irish finished off a one-sided 35-7 victory in the second round of the Class 6A football playoffs Nov. 6. St. Michael-Albertville (4-6) shut out three of its previous four opponents, but Rosemount (7-3) quickly eliminated that possibility by driving 72 yards in 10 plays – all on the ground – for a touchdown on the game’s first possession. The Irish kept on rolling, gaining 430 yards – 347 on the ground – in reaching the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2023 and 14th time overall. They will play Prior Lake at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Maple Grove High School. With Rosemount’s rushing game dominating, that meant the Irish offensive linemen were having a good time. “It’s a great offense to block for,” said senior Max Meger, the Irish’s center. “Of course, it’s fun running down

Rosemount, MN · 2d

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Dassel-Cokato board certifies election results, weighs $24M in elementary repairs

The Dassel-Cokato School Board certified the results of the Nov. 3 general election and began planning for at least $24 million in repairs at the district’s two elementary schools at a recent meeting. The board adopted a resolution canvassing the returns from the election, in which 7,299 voters cast...

Dassel, MN · 1d

Monticello Times

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Historically Speaking: Yearbooks, buses and consolidation reshape Monticello schools

This is Part 11 of a series marking 170 years since Monticello’s first school opened Sept. 15, 1856. Recent installments followed the school’s 1928 expansion and traced the early history of Monticello’s longtime Redmen name. Continuing from last week, the Class of 1943 matched the Class of 1938 with 36 graduates. That year also brought the first Monticello school yearbook since 1908. The opening pages introduced the publication: “The Pow Wow 1943 Vol. I; Published Biannually By The Juniors And Seniors Of Monticello High School Monticello, Minnesota.” The staff included Richard Kiebel, editor-in-chief; Shirley McPherson, assistant editor; Evan Merz Jr., business manager; Conrad Johnson, advertising manager; Marvel Miller, snapshot editor; Bud Anderson and Willard Anderson, sports; Carolyn Lungwitz, music editor; George Ferguson, class editor; Josephine Albers, artist; Lois Burkholder, activities editor; and Gladys Robeck, Maxine Trunnell and Mariann Miller, typists. The staff explained the purpose of its new publication in the preface: “In every community there is one institution that interests all of the people. That institution is the school. It is the purpose of this publication to portray pictorially and verbally the activities of our school. We hope that this book will serve as a record and a reminder

Monticello, MN · 1d

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BL Twp. completes the work begun at the last meeting

The Big Lake Township Board of Supervisors meeting held on Wednesday, October 28 took up some unfinished business from its last meeting. Last meeting, with the recommendation of Supervisor Dean Brenteson, the board voted to cancel all bids received for 2026-2027 snow and ice removal. Brenteson had said that the township had tried to do a three-year contract, but there were too many complications and unknown variables that had to be accounted for.

Big Lake, MN · 1d

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Model Trains Of All Scales Fill Rivers Edge Convention Center Saturday

Trains of every scale, plus books, videos and railroad collectibles fill the Rivers Edge Convention Center Saturday. Doug Bargmann and Greg Hoemberg host, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

St Cloud, MN · 3d

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Cokato seeks developer for new multifamily housing project

The City of Cokato is seeking a developer to build a new multifamily rental housing project, with $280,000 in city funding available to help make the development possible. The city released a request for proposals Nov. 10, inviting qualified developers and builders to submit plans for a rental housing project in Cokato. Proposals are due by Dec. 21 at 5 p.m.

Cokato, MN · 1d

Monticello Times

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Special education cooperative explores expansion in Monticello

MONTICELLO — A special education cooperative serving three area school districts is exploring an expansion at the Minnesota Workforce Center in Monticello to accommodate students with intensive needs and potentially bring more of its specialized programs under one roof. The Sherburne Northern Wright Special Education Cooperative, which serves Monticello, Big Lake and Becker, is conducting preliminary assessments of available space at the facility, where most of its programs for students requiring the highest levels of support are already housed. John Weekley, the cooperative’s director of special education, outlined the space challenges during an Oct. 19 presentation to the Monticello School Board. The cooperative hopes to relocate Foundations 1, an elementary program for students with significant emotional and behavioral needs, from Monticello Middle School to the Pathways Education Center at the Workforce Center facility. Foundations 2, which serves secondary students with similar needs, is already located there, along with several other specialized programs. Weekley said bringing the programs together could improve access to specialized instruction, behavioral support and shared staffing resources. “Having more options to support student needs is very important,” he told the board. “It allows us to be really fiscally responsible as well.” The cooperative is also examining whether

Monticello, MN · 1d

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Step Into This Minnesota Car Museum And Feel Like You’ve Driven Straight Into The 1950s

Somewhere off a busy road in Rogers, Minnesota, rows of polished classic cars sit waiting under one roof. Every single one of them has a price tag. That twist turns an ordinary afternoon into something halfway between a museum trip and a very tempting shopping spree. Vintage collectors, weekend car fans, and anyone who grew up hearing stories about tail fins and chrome bumpers will find plenty to talk about here.

Rogers, MN · 2d

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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Minnesota county says long-term services and supports costs are exploding

County leaders say rising long-term care costs could become a major driver of future property tax levy increases.

Sherburne County, MN · 3d

delanoheraldjournal.com

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Delano voter turnout tops 75% as election winners look ahead

More than 75% of registered Delano voters cast ballots in the Nov. 3 election, returning familiar faces to city and school leadership as newly elected officials prepare to tackle growth, traffic and the transition to a new school superintendent. Of Delano’s 5,600 registered voters, 4,230 cast ballots, a turnout of...

Delano, MN · 1d

Elk River Star News

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Zimmerman High School to present ‘Elf Jr.’

Zimmerman Middle High School will present the musical “Elf Jr.” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. The musical is based on the popular Christmas story of Buddy, a young man who grows up with Santa Claus at the North Pole believing he is an elf. When he discovers he is human and has a father in New York City, Buddy travels south to find his family. Buddy soon discovers that the human world is much different from life at the North Pole. His workaholic father has no idea he has a son, but Buddy’s journey brings him closer to his family, new friends and a pretty co-worker named Jovie. This heartwarming story reminds audiences that while Christmas comes with plenty of traditions and festivities, the holiday is ultimately about growing closer to the people we love. Senior Lincoln Hullermann plays Buddy, and Blake Carlson plays Santa. Bennett Mielke plays Buddy’s human father, Walter Hobbs, while senior Olivia Krats plays Walter’s wife. Owen Maack plays their son. Charlee Havens plays Jovie, and Zea Goth plays the store manager. The office staff includes Deb, played by Emmry Suits; Chadwick, played by Brayden Jones; and

Zimmerman, MN · 3d

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College Recruiting: state finalist Plumski to St. Cloud State University

Connor Plumski of Albany has committed to wrestling for St. Cloud State University following his upcoming senior season. Plumski is a two-time state placewinner for the Huskies. As a sophomore, he was the Class AA 189-pound runner-up in 2025. He placed third at 189 pounds as a junior. Plumski is...

St Cloud, MN · 1d

Monticello Times

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Council approves final plat for Seat Cover Solutions expansion

MONTICELLO — Plans for a new Seat Cover Solutions warehouse and processing facility in Monticello's Otter Creek Business Park took another step forward Monday, Nov. 9, when the City Council approved the project's final plat and development agreement. The approval follows the council's Oct. 26 approval of a preliminary plat for the project, which calls for a 110,000-square-foot facility representing an investment of approximately $11 million. Seat Cover Solutions imports, sells and distributes custom-fit vehicle seat covers throughout the United States and internationally. The project was initially proposed as a 55,000-square-foot facility before plans were expanded to 110,000 square feet. The city currently owns the property and must consent to the development agreement. The developer will purchase the land after the final plat is recorded. The development agreement establishes the terms and conditions for the project, including required fees and financial securities. Final plat approval remains subject to the requirements and conditions established during preliminary plat approval.

Monticello, MN · 1d

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Steve Joul Retires After 31 Years Leading CommunityGiving

Steve Joul retires after 31 years leading CommunityGiving, which grew from one St. Cloud foundation to 18 across the region.

St Cloud, MN · 1d

Elk River Star News

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Sherburne County Seeks Public Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan

Sherburne County is asking residents and local organizations to review its updated draft of its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), which aims to reduce risks from natural hazards, and is provide public feedback on it by Nov. 15. The updated, multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan covers the county’s cities and townships, as well as participating school districts, agencies, organizations and businesses. The county says the plan is intended to help reduce long-term risks to people and property from various hazards. “Like all Minnesota counties, Sherburne County is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards such as tornadoes, windstorms, severe winter storms, flooding, drought, and extreme temperatures, which can threaten the loss of life and property in the county,” the release said. The public can access the plan using the following links: Sherburne County HMP Website Homepage (feedback form at the bottom of page: https://sherburne-county-hmp-umn.hub.arcgis.com/ ) and Sherburne County Mitigation Action Charts (feedback form at the bottom of page: https://sherburne-county-hmp-umn.hub.arcgis.com/pages/goals-implementation ). Proposed measures described in the draft include infrastructure projects in areas with repeated flooding, safe rooms in places vulnerable to tornadoes and severe storms, burying power lines, improving emergency warnings and public outreach on severe weather and preparedness. Sherburne County Emergency Management

Sherburne County, MN · 1d

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CLFD Fire Hall update from council

The Clear Lake City Council met on Wednesday, November 4. The meeting was rescheduled from its usual first Monday of the month date because of elections occurring on November 3. All members of the council were present. The Good News. Mayor Elect Chad Nelson gave an update on the progress...

Clear Lake, MN · 1d